The hacker group World Leaks hacked one of Dell’s demonstration platforms and attempted to extort a ransom from the company. Dell reports that the criminals only stole “synthetic” (fake) data.
Representatives from Dell confirmed to the media that attackers managed to breach the Customer Solution Centers platform, which is used to demonstrate products and solutions to clients.
“Recently, attackers gained access to our Solution Center—a dedicated environment for demonstrating our products and testing trial versions for Dell’s commercial clients. The platform is intentionally separated from client and partner systems, as well as from Dell’s own networks, and is not used for providing services to clients,” the company explained.
It is specifically emphasized that the data used in the Solution Center is mostly synthetic (dummy), meaning it consists of publicly available datasets, non-confidential and system information, and test results intended solely for demonstrating Dell products.
“According to the results of the current investigation, the data obtained by the attackers is mostly synthetic, publicly available, or related to system or test environments,” Dell stated.
According to Bleeping Computer, members of World Leaks apparently believed they had stolen 1.3 TB of valuable information from Dell, including medical and financial data. However, according to the publication, the hackers ended up with fake data, and the only real information in the dump was an outdated contact list.
Journalists attempted to inquire with Dell representatives about the specifics of how the company was hacked, but received no response. The company cited an ongoing investigation and stated that they would not share any information until it is concluded.
Recall that according to information from cybersecurity specialists, the World Leaks group, which emerged in early 2025, is a “rebranding” of the RaaS group (Ransomware-as-a-Service) called Hunters International, which recently announced its closure.
World Leaks focuses exclusively on data theft and does not use encryptors. The group’s tactic is based on stealing data and extracting maximum profit from it—either extorting money from victim companies or selling the information to interested parties.
Currently, World Leaks has already begun publishing the data stolen from Dell on their website. Most of this information consists of configuration scripts, backups, and system data related to the deployment of various IT systems. In the dump, one can find rare passwords used within the company when setting up equipment. However, it seems that the leak does not contain any confidential corporate or client data.
